Amy Benson (BA Hons) Registered MBACP

About me

Having the courage to discuss what's troubling you with a counsellor can be a really hard thing to do. So I'd like to reassure you that no matter how great or small your problems seem to you, I will treat you with warmth, respect and without judgement, and offer you a space in which we can explore your thoughts and feelings together, in confidence, going at a pace you feel comfortable with.

I am a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with experience in the NHS, with young adults in a university health centre and within private practice. I am integratively trained, which means I can draw on a range of therapeutic skills to best suit your needs and the outcome you want.

Symptoms and life issues that I frequently work with include depression, anxiety, parenting concerns (including becoming a parent & post-natal depression), low self-esteem, relationship problems, bereavement & loss, coping with a medical diagnosis, and anger issues. But many people come to counselling without a label for what's troubling them - for example frequent low mood without knowing the cause, a sense of hopelessness, an awareness that they are repeating the same mistakes over again, or a general feeling that their life is not the way they would like it to be.

Counselling can help in many different ways - from the relief and clarity you gain once you've shared what's troubling you, to a life-changing self-awareness that is often discovered through therapy, which can bring hope, choice, and empowerment.

Fees

Feeling comfortable with your choice of therapist is essential for effective counselling, so why not come along for a chat and we can take it from there. I offer an introductory appointment for £25, with no pressure to rebook.